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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Emilie DuFresne
As the human population increases and technology advances, new solutions are being found for the problems caused by our growing need for energy. While some people continue to believe fossil…
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Mining and deforestation help people obtain resources such as coal, gems, and wood, but these practices also contribute to environmental problems. Over time, these practices can affect the lives of…
Presents the basic rules of soccer, different player positions, safety tips, and other facts about this sport.
Provides an overview of playing basketball, including the uniform, equipment, and court.
Describes the sports that make up track and field, including the terminology, the clothes and equipment, and the basic rules of the various events.
Describes the game of volleyball, including the types of games, the terminology, the clothes and equipment, and the basic rules.
Describes the game of tennis, including the types of shots, the clothes and equipment, and the basic rules.
Have you ever wondered how animals protect themselves in the wild? One way they do this is through the power of invisibility. Readers discover this fun fact as they explore…
Some animals have astonishing abilities, such as the power to regrow different parts of their bodies or to make a copy of their entire body. Your spell-bound readers will learn…
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have night vision? Readers discover how this natural superpower works as they learn about various animals, such as foxes, owls…
Several animals use parts of their bodies as weapons to protect themselves from predators or attack their prey. Through the exciting narrative in this creative guide to animal adaptations, readers…
Readers learn how to pass the puck to teammates and shoot a slap shot with this fun and fact-filled guide to the science of ice hockey. There are many scientific…
How is a tennis player is able to hit the ball and have control over it? Questions such as this are answered in this exciting look at the science behind…
There are many events in track and field, such as running, jumping over hurdles, and throwing the discus. The science behind these activities is explained in this high-interest guide. Supporting…
Have you ever wondered how cats always land on their feet? It turns out, they have a very flexible spine and can turn very quickly. In this entertaining book, readers…
How is ‘biggest’ defined in the animal kingdom? If it means tallest, the giraffe is a contender. If it means heaviest, male polar bears can weigh in at almost up…
The animal kingdom is a colorful place. But which animal is the brightest out there? The beautiful plumage of the male peacock, the changing hues of the chameleon, and the…
One is high and one is low–but mountains and valleys have a lot in common as one forms when the other does! Covering parts of mountains and valleys, how they…
About 71 percent of Earth is covered by water, and most of that is found in the oceans! How did these huge bodies of water come to be? And what…
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Where do rivers start? This answer and more can be found within the pages of this colorful, engaging introduction to the world’s rivers! Readers explore how rivers form and how…
No matter where you are on Earth, weather matters! It tells us how to dress, what materials are best to build homes out of, and even how to best care…
We need electricity to turn on the lights, charge our phones, and watch TV. Where does electricity come from, and how does it make all these things work? The answers…
Young readers discover that the science behind light is fun in this colorful and creative look at an essential elementary curriculum topic. Bright illustrations fill the pages, helping readers visualize…
The science of magnets is explained in an exciting and unique way as readers encounter colorful illustrations that are paired with achievable text and eye-catching fact boxes. The bright and…
We’re all familiar with sounds–quiet sounds, loud sounds, high sounds, and low sounds. But how do those sounds reach our ears? Readers explore the science behind sounds in this delightful…
Originally published: Booklife Publishing, 2020.
Learn all about the human body one fact at a time! Explore the body from head to toe-and everything in between. Along the way, you’ll get to know the body…
What itty-bitty creatures crawl around along the forest floor and which flit amongst the treetops? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about minibeasts with exploration through…
Tall trees tower over the forest. Little saplings reach up from below. What can you learn about trees? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about trees…
Emilie Dufresne
Who wants to see what each season will bring? Snow in the winter? Flowers in spring? Sunshines in summer then autumn leaves fall. Let’s explore seasons - there’s four in…
Contemporary art includes a lot of recent art movements, including some types of performance art–and even Banksy. This book introduces readers to both the concepts of contemporary art as well…
Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s soup cans and bananas grace t-shirts, handbags, and posters all over the world. Roy Lichtenstein’s unique style has influence countless artists of all kinds. This is pop…
The animals that call the Arctic home are animals who love the cold. They’re made for it! As Earth’s temperatures rise and global warming worsens, Arctic animals will have fewer…
